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August-September 2010 In This Issue:
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Match Anniversaries: 1 Year: 2 Years: 3 Years: 7 Years: 8 Years: Board Members:
Kelly Seymour
President
DST Output
El Dorado Hills
Keith Gordon Vice President
AMDOCS
El Dorado Hills
Denise Bates
Secretary
Rack-It Truck Racks, Inc.
Shingle Springs
Peggy Leineke
Treasurer
DST Output
El Dorado Hills
Dianne Deitchman Fred Russell
El Dorado Hills Fire Dept
Retired El Dorado Hills Patti Pitts
Umpqua Bank
Placerville
Guy Gertsch
Cisco Systems El Dorado Hills
Tony Rogozinski
Hewlett-Packard Company Roseville Kathleen Solorio Board of Advisors: Dr. Vicki Barber
Supt. of Schools Placerville David Eggerton
El Dorado Irrigation District
Placerville
Staff:
Deborah A. Jones
Executive Director
Rochelle Reed
Program Director
Amber Henrichs
Program Case Manager
Trish Sweeny
Recruitment Coordinator
Marni Goselin-Vanderpost
Volunteer Researcher/Writer
Big Brothers Big Sisters
56 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
(530)626-1222
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"Our
mission is to help children reach their potential What We Like About You - Quote of the Month “I am so happy I met my Big Sister! She is my best friend and I know I can count on her, no matter what.” ~Marissa, Age 14, matched 4 years
Grith & Marissa Mentors to Help Kids Read! Big Brothers Big Sisters will use volunteer BIGS in schools to support elementary students in grades 1-3 to be proficient readers (reading at grade level or above) by 4th grade. Sadly, research shows that kids not reading at grade level or above by 4th grade are at the highest risk of academic failure and dropout. Simply put, if reading proficiency hasn’t happened by 4th grade, the deck is already stacked against the child for academic success! Too often, though, students (especially those that are economically disadvantaged) aren’t getting the academic support they need at home to be fluent readers by 4th grade. Fortunately, this scenario can be turned around. “Many of our School Mentor volunteers WANT to do more! This is a perfect fit for mentoring,” says Executive Director Deborah Jones. “Reading fluency activities are fun, easy, and will fit well within the mentoring relationship framework. It’s a win-win!” School Mentors will meet with their student once a week for an hour for a minimum of one year. At least half of their time will be spent in reading fluency activities with the child. Targeted students will be 1st to 3rd graders that are reading at basic or below grade level. “With the help of their school mentors, the goal is to have each child reading at grade level, or above, as they progress to the next grade, “ said Jones. “It’s measurable and achievable and it’s going to make a big impact on the academic future of struggling students in our community.” If you’re interested in helping with this exciting new project, please call Rochelle or Amber at 530-626-1222.
Make it Matter! Be a Donor or a Mentor! In as little as 45 minutes a week, you can make a BIG difference in a child’s life. It’s simple, and it’s FUN! You don’t need experience or special training, money or a degree-you just need to be yourself. We’ve learned that being someone important to a kid doesn’t take much more than that, but the impact is huge-for both of you. A child with a Big Brother or Big Sister is less likely to begin using illegal substances, less likely to engage in violent behaviors, and more likely to graduate from high school and succeed in the workplace. At present, we have 18 Little Brothers waiting to be matched with a caring, encouraging adult like you. You won’t be in it alone. A professional case manager from Big Brothers Big Sisters will match you with a child with similar interests and give you the support and resources you need. Your time, your money, your energy- is valuable. Make it matter! You don’t have to change your life to change a child’s life for the better! What are you waiting for? Please contact us at 530-626-1222 to get started today! Waste Connections STRIKES gold for kids!
Caring about
the community is standard business practice for El Dorado Disposal and
Waste Connections as they raised an amazing $25,000 at the 4th annual Waste Connections' Bowl For Kids Sake to benefit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County held on August 19th. The
theme was "Summer Beach Party" and the bowlers dressed in costume to
celebrate summer fun! 2010 Upcoming Events: EDC Chamber Golf Tournament - September 15 The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Charity Golf Tournament Wednesday September 15, 2010. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County. You are invited to participate! For more information, click here! Big Autumn Auction - September 25
Going! Going! Gone! It's time for the BIG Autumn Auction and here are
just a few of the spectacular excursions you can bid on: There's still time to get your raffle tickets at only $5 each and you need NOT be present to win! Call 530-626-1222 for purchase details. The BIG Autumn Auction will be held September 25 at Blue Shield of California in El Dorado Hills. Seating is limited and RSVP is required. To view some pictures of last year’s BIG Autumn Auction and see our guests (click here). Teams Needed for Community Bowl - October 16 Would you like to have fun and help our charity help kids? We're holding our annual Community Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 16, and we need community members to participate by forming their own four-member team and together raise $400 to help us match more kids with Mentors! As your reward, your team will be treated to two games of free bowling, free t-shirts, pizza and sodas. It's easy to do and lots of fun, so give us a call for more information at 530-626-1222 x 11. Featured Partnership DST OUTPUT
One company CAN make a “big impact” for
kids in need in the community! DST Output has done just that,
partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for almost 14 years. “It all
started back in 1996 and since that time, there has been at least one
volunteer board member on our nonprofit board of directors every year,”
said Executive Director Deborah Jones. “There aren’t enough words to
thank them – I truly believe we wouldn’t be here today without their
ongoing commitment to make a significant impact in the community,
especially when it comes to services for kids in need.” For the past 10 years, DST Output has also sponsored an annual bowlathon fundraiser to benefit youth mentoring services in El Dorado County, raising between $10,000 and $15,000 each year. In addition, many DST associates have served as volunteer mentors to at-risk youth, including current mentors Joedda Wick and Brenda Baxter. Special thanks to Scott Shelton, Pam Seigel, Elizabeth Drummond and all our many friends at DST Output in El Dorado Hills. |
